National Geographic news3 年
How Space Suits Are Evolving for Missions Beyond the Moon
space suits must serve several vital functions: provide oxygen, control temperature, permit movement, power communications, and protect against solar radiation. The Z-2 is the newest prototype ...
Only A Bra Manufacturer Could Make NASA’s $100,000 Apollo Space Suits
When NASA sent Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the Moon, it put the best of American science and engineering to the test.
NASA’s new Prada-designed space suit looks like an Apollo dupe, but it’s so much more
The truth is, these suits are significantly different from the old garments worn by Neil Armstrong and the other 23 men who ...
National Geographic news5 年
How flight suits have evolved to keep astronauts safe in space
This story appears in the July 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Space suits—designed to provide oxygen and consistent atmospheric pressure—have evolved from pressure suits for ...